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Corzine: Dire times call for tough choices
Governor defends budget as maintaining priorities BY JENNIFER AMATO and BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writers In the weeks since delivering his $29.8 billion budget proposal, Gov. Jon Corzine has faced criticism for what one New Jersey radio station has described as “the death of the middle class.” Gov. Jon Corzine Much of the backlash stems from…
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Borough budget includes nearly $10 million from local taxes
BY ENID WEISS Correspondent METUCHEN — The Borough Council formally introduced its $14 million budget at a March 30 special meeting. The budget includes more than $1.8 million in expected state aid and more than $9.6 million from local taxes, an 8.5 percent increase from 2008 taxes. This means residents would see the municipal portion…
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Overcrowding is a large issue for Metuchen schools
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer METUCHEN — Among those running for seats on the Metuchen Board of Education are an incumbent and two newcomers. Fran Brennan, 45, is a 10-year resident of the township and has three children. She is currently wrapping up her second term and believes that her expertise in business and financial…
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FAMILY FITNESS – Advertorial
by Gloria Averbuch Advertorial FAMILY FITNESS The family that plays together, gets fit together. Working out as a unit-including everything from casual family activities to sports and exercise-is an excellent, proven vehicle for practicing healthy habits and developing social and emotional bonds. Particularly in relation to children, research has shown that the number one influence…
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Construction, quality of education on candidates’ minds
BOE candidates’ fate will be decided on April 21 Part II of two-part series BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer Among the candidates running for the three open spots on the Edison Board of Education next month are two incumbents and two newcomers. One of the incumbents, board President David Dickinson, is seeking his sixth term.…
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Egg hunting
Above: Enthusiastic youngsters scurried for eggs during the annual spring egg hunt in Myrtle Park, Metuchen, on April 4. Right: The Easter Bunny hands out treats during the hunt. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Choi to seek second term
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer Edison Mayor Jun Choi officially announced his candidacy for re-election on the day of the deadline for doing so. During the Monday afternoon teleconference, he also announced three first-time candidates for Township Council. “We need to revitalize Edison Township and the Democratic Party, with an infusion of fresh talent, untarnished…
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Getty remembered as ‘smart and intelligent’
Former policeman, fireman passed away last month at the age of 81 BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Family and friends of Charles Henry Getty Jr. came together to pay their respects to the former Metuchen policeman and fireman on March 25. JEFF GRANIT staff Members of the Metuchen Police and Fire departments carry the casket…
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Assemblymen don’t want to merge with Edison
We represent the “doughnut-hole” borough of Metuchen, which is surrounded by Edison Township. Proposed legislation would force the 29 doughnut-hole municipalities throughout our state to either share the cost of municipal services with the surrounding community or be forced to merge with the larger town. We oppose this approach and will work to see it…
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